Vintage 1999 Nike Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan #23 Jersey NWT Deadstock Size L Made in Korea
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This is a serious collector's piece. It has never been worn. The original tags are still attached and in good condition.
South Korea uses "Made in Korea" as its standard international trade label.
Key Details for the Description
Condition: "Brand New with Tags (NWT) / Deadstock condition. Never worn or washed."
Year/Origin: "First-generation 1999 Nike production run. Made in Korea (features no internal care tags, strictly correct for this specific manufacturing window)."
Sizing: it is a Men's Size Large (L) with the "Length +2" cut.
Fabric: Crisp, heavyweight red mesh with vibrant, unfaded colouring.
Vintage red Nike Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan #23 jersey featuring the classic black-and-white striped collar and the Nike jock tag at the hem.
An authentic, deadstock vintage Nike Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls swingman jersey in "New with Tags" (NWT) condition.
The exact value is driven by several key factors:
The "Length +2" Tagging: The late 90s/early 2000s Nike Team Sports jock tag significantly enhances its collector appeal over newer reproductions.
Size: Men's size Large (L) is a highly desirable, wearable size that commands premium pricing compared to youth sizes or extreme ends of the size spectrum.
Condition: Having the original store tags completely intact elevates it to "deadstock" status
The large patch stitched onto the lower front of your jersey provides a highly reliable manufacturing window:
1999 – 2002 Era: This specific black Nike Team Sports jock tag featuring the red Swoosh logo and a separate "Length +2" flag attached to the bottom was used by Nike for NBA consumer swingman and authentic jerseys right around the 1999 to 2002 timeframe.
Historical Context: Because Michael Jordan retired from the Bulls in 1998, this jersey is a highly sought-after, officially licensed "hardwood classics" style retrospective piece produced by Nike shortly after his retirement rather than a jersey manufactured during his active playing days in Chicago
It is Made in Korea and completely lacks internal wash/care tags, it can be definitively dated to the 1999 production year.
The 1999 "Made in Korea" Window
When Nike first acquired the retail licensing rights for NBA apparel at the end of the 1990s, they initially outsourced the manufacturing of their early Swingman retail jersey runs to factories in South Korea.
During this exact inaugural 1999 window, Nike relied entirely on the outer retail tags and the text on the collar tag to denote origin, sizing, and care. They had not yet implemented the tiny, multi-layered internal white tracking/date ribbons along the inner side seams that became standard practice from late 2000 through the mid-2000s.
You can verify this exact era by looking closely at the specific outer details of your jersey:
The Neck Graphic: Because it is made in Korea, the collar area will feature the printed or stitched Nike swoosh accompanied by text explicitly reading "Made in Korea" or "Fabrique En Coree" directly below the size lettering.
The "Length +2" Tag: The black Nike Team Sports jock tag at the bottom hem with a separate, cleanly stitched size flag is the textbook layout for these late-90s initial production pieces.
Finding an authentic, un-faded 1999 Korean-manufactured Jordan jersey with the original cardboard store tags still attached makes it an exceptionally rare, pristine piece of deadstock from Nike's very first waves of NBA production.
Made in Korea.
Measurements
Chest - 51cm
Shoulders - 35cm
Drop (front) - 61.5cm
Drop (rear) - 78cm.
